Just then, James turned and gestured toward the stairs to the young man and saw me at the same time. He smiled and motioned me over. I felt awkward as I approached because I didn’t want to interrupt their conversation. I joined them but still stayed at a distance just beyond their space.
“Elise,” James said with a smile and stepped toward me. He held out his hand and introduced himself, “James Brooks. It’s lovely to meet you.”
“Thank you so much for meeting with me tonight,” I said as I shook James’ outstretched hand.
He had an incredible smile, and he oozed charisma. James was dressed as though he had just come from a day in the office but had shed a tie in his car. Somehow, I didn’t think that had been the case, though. In the five or so minutes that I had been there, I determined that James was the kind of man always cared about and took time with his appearance. Tall with dark hair and a salt and peppered beard, James Brooks was a strikingly handsome man.
James took a step to the side, opening up the space between the young man he had been talking to and me. He held his hand up to shoulder level, and the young man stepped forward.
“Elise, this is Brandon. He is a new bottom at the club and under my care.” James said to me and then looked at the young man. “Brandon, this is Elise. She’s here to explore her interest in topping.”
Brandon nodded at me and smiled.
“Hello, ma’am, it’s good to meet you,” Brandon greeted me politely.
Ma’am.
The way Brandon looked at me when he learned that I was in a dominant role, sent a throbbing thrill straight to my clit. Just with that look from Brandon, I knew that I had made the right decision to finally give this a try.
“Nice to meet you as well, Brandon,” I replied with a smile.
“Brandon, you may go watch some sessions, but you are not to remove your necklace. Understood?” James took hold of the red, tightly woven necklace while he waited for Brandon’s response.
“Yes, Sir,” Brandon replied.
Brandon nodded again to me and then walked toward the stairs. As Brandon walked away, I couldn’t help but notice that his back was covered in various shades of marks and bandages.
“He didn’t obtain any of those markings from anyone here at the club,” James offered up when he saw that I was watching Brandon.
James motioned to a set of two wingback chairs near a window. I took one of the chairs, and then he sat across from me. Just as he opened his mouth to begin talking, another man walked by with his sub or bottom in tow. The man stopped by the table that separated our seats and held his hand out toward James. As they shook hands, James stood, and they greeted one another.
“What’s going on, James?” the man asked. Before James had the chance to reply, the man turned to me. “Excuse my interruption. Just stopping by to say hello,” the man said with a grin.
“Harold, this is Elise. She’s exploring an interest in topping,” James said.
I stood and took hold of his outstretched hand.
“Nice to meet you, Harold,” I took the cue from James to say something.
“Wonderful, welcome to our club. You’re in excellent hands with James,” Harold said as he patted my hand. When he let go, he slapped James on the back and then walked toward the stairs with the young woman he was with.
James gestured toward my seat, and we sat down again. Clearly, he was quite a popular man here. And I was beginning to see why. He was held in high regard with the members, and the fact that he was incredibly handsome didn’t hurt either.
“Does everyone know you, if you don’t mind my asking?” I boldly asked.
James laughed and leaned back in his seat. “I mentor a lot, both for Tops and Doms, and bottoms.”
“Do you partake in play as well?” I asked, unable to hide my curiosity.
This man was incredibly hot, and obviously knew what he was doing. Liz had told me that he didn’t have his own submissive, though. In the short amount of time that I’ve known him, face to face, I didn’t understand how he didn’t have his own.
“I do play on occasion, though most of the sessions that I participate in are from a teaching vantage point. I love what I do, and I am very happy. I currently have three bottoms under my care and protection,” James began.
“What does that mean, exactly?” I asked.
“To have someone in my care and under my protection, for me, is a blend of mentoring and some ‘Daddy Doming.’ I help guide bottoms and help them to understand their needs and desires. Once they realize what those needs are, I help them to make healthy decisions for what they desire. When they want to negotiate a session, I am involved with that. I help them make sure they are asking a Top the right questions and that they take into consideration their own well-being.”
“That makes perfect sense,” I replied.
